Hi, Amelia! I was skimming through your scrapbook (the book challenge is really cool, by the way), and thought I would comment on this:
First of all, I think you're quite a fine writer, for whatever that reassurance is worth! And I would like to do more flashbacks with you, someday when I'm not drowning in other commitments... Second, what you describe is a bit ironic to me, because I'm the exact opposite. I'm much more shy IRL than I am online -- and I'm plenty reserved here! I've thought about starting a scrapbook of my own, but I don't care to put much out there about myself for all the forum to see. And if I'm going to write about my chars, I might as well do it in RP. I don't post in other peoples' scraps either; I think this is only the second time I've done so. But when it comes to character things and plotting, then I will reach out and grab people without hesitation. Because it's not for me, it's for my characters. (But I will write, rewrite, scrap, rewrite, and revise some more on most PMs I send out, to within an inch of their nonexistent lives... even very short ones...) I don't know that I really have any advice for you, except to stick with it and don't get discouraged! Try not to be terrified/worked up about things -- if you find yourself getting anxious, try to set it aside and focus your mind on something else for a little while. That tends to help me. Hit 'submit' and then resolutely walk away (literally or figuratively -- close the tab and don't pull it up again, etc.) from things you're stressing over. Eventually, at least in theory, you get used to doing that and it gets to be less of an issue. I'm still working on that one. I think I manage just because I'm so busy, I can't afford to dwell too much on what I've already done. Hope this helps! |